On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of the independent state of Ukraine. As a result of Russian aggression, several million Ukrainians were forced to temporarily move to Poland.

We are extremely grateful to the government and citizens of Poland for their support and impressive help to Ukrainian refugees and the Ukrainian authorities, especially in the development of trade partnerships, during this difficult period. We are extremely proud of the opportunity to present the Ukrainian brand "Morshinska" to the Polish community.

Morshinska natural mineral water originates from a valley located in a Ukrainian resort region surrounded by forests, is produced at the «Oskar» plant located in Morshyn City, Ukraine's Western region. "Morshinska" brand belongs to the Ukrainian company IDS Ukraine, the absolute leader of the bottled water market in Ukraine with a significant portfolio of brands and a solid market share*.

Our company has constantly developed, while actively supporting and helping Ukraine and the Ukrainian people and keeping on such support to date:

during 2017–2021, the company actively invested in the development of the Ukrainian economy and industrial infrastructure (more than USD 80 million);

during 2019–2021, the company paid taxes in the amount above USD 50 million;

the company continues to be a reliable employer for 3,400 employees. We are committed to paying full wages to all employees and keeping jobs safe during these difficult times.

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of the country, IDS Ukraine has spent more than USD 1.6 million on the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, territorial defense forces, hospitals, shelters, etc., as well as on large-scale humanitarian aid – the provision of mineral water.

 

*Sources:

1. Nielsen. Retail Audit Study. Total Ukraine, 2018-2021

2. Ipsos. Brand Health Tracking Quantitative Study. Sample size: 2000 respondents. Representative for Ukraine cities 50K+